The document distinguishes effective and ineffective ways to manage a research project. It lists note taking, creating an outline, and developing a timeline as effective ways to organize the research process. Specifically, it recommends taking thorough notes, creating an outline to guide the paper, and using a timeline to break the project into manageable chunks and avoid procrastination. Ineffective ways include waiting until the last minute, taking sloppy notes, writing without a thesis or outline, and failing to use a timeline.

1. 4.2.3 Distinguish between effective and ineffective ways of ordering steps to manage a research project.